Help with 1977 Vette question

I am considering purchasing a '77 vette, early production (within first 2000). Problem with it is that it has the Stingray moniker on the fender near the alarm key. From what I've read, the '77 had the crossed flags or no moniker at all. Did some of the early '77s still have the Stingray moniker? I verified it's a '77 based on the VIN that starts1z37L7sxxxxxx.